National Park Service
As a branch of the Department of the Interior, the NPS not only runs National parks and the National Register of Historic Places, but also offers grants, tax credits, and how-to construction information for home owners and businesses.

The Landmark Society
This organization serves individuals and organizations in the Western New York region, specifically Rochester and the surrounding counties. They offer programs and information on planning for a restoration, finding funding (New York State tax credits), and much more.

Preservation League of New York State
This organization encourages preservation across New York State by organizations and individuals and is a valuable resource. They also have a grant program.

National Park Service
As a branch of the Department of the Interior, the NPS not only runs National parks and the National Register of Historic Places, but also offers grants, tax credits, and how-to construction information for home owners and businesses.

The Landmark Society
This organization serves individuals and organizations in the Western New York region, specifically Rochester and the surrounding counties. They offer programs and information on planning for a restoration, finding funding (NYS tax credits), and much more.

Port City Preservation
A consulting agency with a useful resource entitled “Sources and Strategies: Funding for Downtown Conversion Projects in Historic Buildings”

PreservationDirectory.com
This is a resource website which lists many different historic preservation resources, from preservation organizations and books, museums to supply and how to stores – a great starting point.

National Park Service
As a branch of the Department of the Interior, the NPS not only runs National parks and the National Register of Historic Places, but also offers grants, tax credits, and how-to construction information for home owners and businesses.

For Community Leaders:

National Park Service
As a branch of the Department of the Interior, the NPS not only runs National parks and the National Register of Historic Places, but also offers grants, tax credits, and how-to construction information for home owners and businesses.

The Landmark Society
This organization serves individuals and organizations in the Western New York region, specifically Rochester and the surrounding counties. They offer programs and information on planning for a restoration, finding funding (NYS tax credits), and more.

The New York Landmarks Conservancy
This organization is especially dedicated to preserving public buildings and commercial sites, and has an established state-wide program for preserving Sacred Sites.

“How-to”- Building and Construction Information:

Windows
Wood Windows – Repair and Preservation from the Preservation League of NYS

Historic Albany Foundation
This nonprofit is based in Albany, but holds workshops on specific projects and also has an architectural parts warehouse that sells windows, doors, hardware, etc. from historic structures.

PreservationDirectory.com
This is a resource website which lists many different historic preservation resources, from preservation organizations and books, museums to supply and how to stores – a great starting point.

For further information:

Recommended books:
From the National Trust for Historic Preservation (all available at www.preservationbooks.org):
Building Codes and Historic Buildings
A Guide to Tax-Advantaged Rehabilitation
The Economics of Rehabilitation
BARN AGAIN! A Guide to the Rehabilitation of Older Farm Buildings